What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Berkeley is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Berkeley is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Emeryville via El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Berkeley?

The distance between Los Altos and Berkeley is 55 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Altos to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Berkeley without a car is to Caltrain and BART which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Los Altos to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Berkeley bus from?

Los Altos to Berkeley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Showers station.

Where does the Los Altos to Berkeley bus arrive?

Los Altos to Berkeley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 1st station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Berkeley is 44 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Los Altos to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 783+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Los Altos to Berkeley - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to Berkeley by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown BerkeleyRed-N
2h 24m
$20–27
Drive 43.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Berkeley43.3 mi
55 min
$8–12
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Downtown BerkeleyRed-N
3h
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Altos to Berkeley43.3 mi
55 min
$160–190
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1st22 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 3m

Los Altos to Berkeley by bus, train, and subway

125Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 55.1 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Emeryville via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, and San Jose in around 4h 3m.

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